How to set up a non-replyable email address with Gmail API?

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Hey everyone,

I’m trying to figure out how to make an email address that doesn’t accept replies while using the Gmail API. I’ve set up [email protected] as an alias, but I’m not sure how to stop people from sending messages back to it.

I’ve been searching all over the place for an answer, but I’m coming up empty. Does anyone know if this is possible? Or am I going about this the wrong way?

Any tips or advice would be really helpful. Thanks in advance!

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hey, i’ve done something similar. what worked 4 me was setting up auto-delete rules for the no-reply address. also, make sure ur email footer clearly says ‘do not reply’. it’s not perfect but most ppl get the hint. good luck with ur project!

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I’ve dealt with this issue before, and there’s no built-in way to make a truly non-replyable address using just the Gmail API. However, you can achieve a similar effect by combining a few approaches:

  1. Set up an auto-responder for [email protected] that informs senders their message wasn’t received.

  2. Create a filter to automatically delete or archive incoming messages to that address.

  3. Use a different ‘From’ address in the header, like [email protected], while actually sending from your main account.

  4. Include a clear message in your email footer stating that replies aren’t monitored.

Remember, you can’t prevent people from replying, but you can manage those replies effectively. This approach has worked well for my company’s automated emails.

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While there’s no foolproof way to create a non-replyable email address with Gmail API, you can implement a workaround. I’ve found success by setting up a filter that automatically moves incoming messages to the no-reply address into a separate folder or label. This keeps your main inbox clean.

Additionally, you could configure an automatic response for that address, politely informing senders that their message won’t be read. It’s also crucial to clearly state in your outgoing emails that the address doesn’t accept replies.

Remember, these methods don’t prevent replies entirely, but they do effectively manage them. In my experience, most users respect the ‘no-reply’ directive when it’s clearly communicated.